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GeorgiaHB 14532025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Jeff Davis County; levy an excise tax

Sponsored By: Bill Werkheiser (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Jeff Davis County reserves money for tourism

Each fiscal year, these spending rules apply to lodging-tax collections above what a 5 percent rate raises. At least 50 percent of that excess must fund promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows. The county-designated tourism marketing group or another authorized group under an existing contract must carry out that promotion. All remaining excess must fund tourism development projects. These uses follow the county's December 11, 2025 resolution; the 5 percent figure is only a revenue comparison point.

Jeff Davis County can tax lodging charges

The law authorizes Jeff Davis County to tax lodging charges at a rate no higher than 8 percent. It covers hotels, campgrounds, and similar providers licensed by the county or subject to its business or occupation taxes. Before imposing the tax, the county must pass a resolution naming the rate, tourism purposes, and how money is allocated. The law cites the December 11, 2025 resolution but does not state the actual rate or tax start date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bill Werkheiser

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 216 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Yes: 50 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 3/4/2026

Local Calendar

Yes: 166 • No: 1 • Other: 12

Actions Timeline

  1. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/12/2026House

  2. Act 652

    5/12/2026

  3. Effective Date

    5/12/2026

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/6/2026House

  5. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    3/18/2026Senate

  6. Senate Passed/Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

  7. Senate Read and Referred

    3/6/2026Senate

  8. House Committee Favorably Reported

    3/4/2026House

  9. House Third Readers

    3/4/2026House

  10. House Passed/Adopted

    3/4/2026House

  11. House Second Readers

    3/3/2026House

  12. House First Readers

    2/26/2026House

  13. House Hopper

    2/25/2026House

Bill Text

  • HB 1453/AP* (v4)

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